Unlocking Your Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to TechForce Scholarships
TechForce Foundation is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to guide students through education and into careers as professional technicians. It supports the technician workforce by awarding more than $4 million annually in scholarships and grants to financially disadvantaged students. The foundation works to change perceptions of this evolving “new collar” STEM career and provides local career exploration and workforce development programs. TechForce Foundation is awarding more than $6 million in scholarships nationwide to help students pursue technical education and certifications. We have made it simple to access and apply! The whole site is gamified!
What is a TechForce Scholarship?
A TechForce scholarship (or cash grant) is a financial award to aid you in paying for the cost of your education. It does not require repayment. TechForce scholarships are privately funded by their partners, meaning the funds come from corporate and individual donors - not the government.
Students have shared positive experiences: "I got my scholarship in TechForce last year, it was actually really easy." Another student said, "My students get invested in winning prizes but really what I love are the trainings." Others have found additional benefits beyond financial aid: "I came for the VIP tickets to Mecum but now I have been to so many other events."
Eligibility and Application
Who Can Apply?
TechForce scholarships are available to students pursuing technical education and certifications. The scholarships are need-based as determined by your completed and approved FAFSA for the current school year. Therefore, you must fill out a FAFSA before you apply for scholarships.
How to Apply
To apply for a scholarship, create a profile in the TechForce Network, our free online career hub, and click on Scholarships. The application process has been designed to be user-friendly.
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Specific Scholarships for Veterans and Women
Yes, TechForce receives donations through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #70172) for Veterans. Many donors also give specifically to help certain groups of people, such as women or people with learning differences.
Navigating the Application Process
Finding the Status of Your Application
Information on how to find the status of your scholarship application can be found on the TechForce Network.
Number of Applications
Details on how many scholarships you can apply for and how many times you can apply can be found on the TechForce Network.
Why Applications May Not Be Selected
There are various reasons why an applicant may not be selected for an award.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Yes - After you apply for TechForce support, look for our list of other organizations to see external opportunities from credible partners we work with. Explore these grant and scholarship opportunities for valuable information on general and program-specific scholarships which may be available to you.
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Additional Scholarship Programs
CRC Build for the Future Scholarship
CRC guarantees that each student will receive a minimum of $2,500 each up to a maximum of $8,000 each, depending on the value of the auction sale. If auction proceeds exceed $80,000, 100% of such excess shall be distributed to TechForce to award as additional scholarships, up to $8,000 each. The CRC Build for the Future scholarship will be awarded to at least ten students pursuing an education in technical school (five for automotive, five for industrial/welding careers). To apply for the scholarship, please register through the TechForce portal.
In a unique fundraising effort, CRC is auctioning a cherry red ‘57 Chevy Bel Air to benefit the scholarship program. This upgraded vehicle, a collaborative effort involving Millican, Lutz, and Mike Copeland, CEO of Arrington Performance, will debut at CRC’s SEMA booth in 2024 and be auctioned in late 2025 or early 2026. The ‘57 Chevy will be auctioned to the public in late 2025 or early 2026, with all funds raised directly benefiting CRC’s Build for the Future scholarship program. Auction details will be shared in early 2025.
mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
Each year, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation looks for the next generation of aspiring workers who will work smart and hard. The Work Ethic Scholarship Program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.
Bridgeport Boatworks and Hornblower Marine Scholarships
Bridgeport Boatworks and Hornblower Marine are partnering to offer six scholarships supporting students at Porter and Chester Institute’s Bridgeport and New London campuses. Prospective students interested in the Welding, Electrical Technology, HVACR, or Automotive Technology programs may apply for the Bridgeport Boatworks scholarship. Prospective students interested in the Welding program may apply for the Hornblower scholarship.
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Family Member Tuition Discount at Porter and Chester Institute (PCI)
Porter and Chester Institute (PCI) offers the Family Member Tuition Discount for applicants with an immediate family member who is a student or graduate of PCI, or an employee of Porter and Chester Institute or YTI Career Institute. There is a specific form that qualified applicants must fill out in order to be considered for this grant. Family member affiliation to the school (i.e. If you believe you qualify for this discount, download the form, complete the necessary information, and upload it to your documents section on the admissions portal prior to your Educational Funding meeting. Upon speaking with your Educational Funding specialist, let them know that you have uploaded a Family Member Tuition Discount application.
HVAC/R TechForce Foundation Scholarship
With support from Carrier, they are awarding 20 $2,500 scholarships to students enrolled in post-secondary HVAC/R programs. Have completed FAFSA with a student aid index (SAI) under 40000 on file at campus.
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